Director, Risk and Compliance

Director, Risk and Compliance

Job No.: 699835

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3 year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Monash University is recruiting for a highly experienced and strategic Director, Risk and Compliance. Reporting into the Executive Director, Governance, Risk and Policy, this critical position is responsible for ensuring the University’s risk and compliance management is maintained and enhanced, while offering authoritative strategic advice and support to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of risk and compliance practices across the Monash Group.

In this senior leadership role, you will head the Risk and Compliance Unit (RCU) and lead the continuing implementation of the Monash Group Risk Management Framework. You will lead with vision and authority, working closely with the University’s senior executive and other senior staff to strengthen risk culture and day-to-day management of risk, enhance compliance practices, and embed accountability and responsibility for management of risk and compliance across all levels of the Monash Group.

As the Director, Risk and Compliance, you will:

• Set the vision for management of risk and compliance across the Monash Group, ensuring alignment with Monash’s strategic objectives and taking accountability for the delivery of RCU’s objectives and products
• Maintain, enhance and oversee the implementation of the Group Risk Management Framework, ensuring it remains robust, responsive, and embedded across the Monash Group
• Provide authoritative advice and insight to executive management, University management committees, and the Risk and Audit Committee of Council providing insightful risk intelligence to shape institutional decision-making
• Lead a high-performing team driving planning, resource allocation, and performance to strengthen risk and compliance management across the Monash Group
• Champion a strong risk culture through communication, collaboration and education – promoting risk awareness and risk management responsibilities across all levels of the Monash Group, fostering a positive institutional risk culture for all staff
• Build and sustain influential relationships with the senior executive and other senior staff, to strengthen the University’s approach to risk and compliance

About you

We are looking for a strategic leader who brings:

• Extensive senior leadership experience with the proven ability to drive enterprise-wide risk and compliance outcomes
• A strong track record of enhancing risk and compliance management in a large and complex organisation, with sound judgement and absolute integrity
• Proven expertise in leading high-performing teams, with the ability to inspire, develop and empower professionals to provide advice of the highest quality, innovative solutions and continuous improvements
• Outstanding analytical, written and oral communication, and advisory skills, with the capacity to distil complex information into clear, actionable advice
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing capabilities, with the gravitas to challenge constructively and foster strong, collaborative relationships

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application should include a cover letter and CV.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Donald Speagle, Executive Director, Governance, Risk and Policy and University Secretary, Donald.Speagle@monash.edu

Position Description: Director, Risk and Compliance

Applications Close: Sunday 29 November 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Please submit your application as soon as possible for this fabulous opportunity. Interviews will be held as strong applicants are identified.

Supporting a diverse workforce